Apprenticeship Coach - Leadership & Management

Arden University; Coventry; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Coventry seeks an Apprenticeship Coach to guide and support apprentices in their learning journey. The role offers a remote working arrangement, focusing on empowering learners to achieve their qualifications. Join a passionate team dedicated to making education accessible, with excellent benefits including generous holiday and pension plans.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Health options

Perkbox benefits

Free Arden courses

Discounted rates for family and friends

Golden Ticket for gifting Arden education

Qualifications

• Skilled in guiding and supporting apprentices.
• Understanding of apprenticeship compliance.
• Attention to administrative details.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support apprentices throughout their program.
• Manage candidates' progress from start to EPA.
• Provide detailed feedback and regular guidance.

Skills

Leadership principles

Coaching methodologies

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Apprenticeship Manager

Department: Corporate Learning

Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits.

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement with little to no travel required to our Coventry head office.

Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational, multi-award-winning university committed to innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, making higher education accessible to all.

Corporate Learning

Our team of Apprenticeship Coaches enables flexible access to learning, providing value by equipping graduates with employability skills supported by industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations. All programmes are accredited by leading industry bodies and include multiple qualifications upon completion.

About the Opportunity

The Coach will guide and support apprentices throughout their programme, focusing on empowering learners to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours for success. Responsibilities include managing candidates' progress from start to EPA, providing detailed feedback, setting actions, and offering regular guidance.

About You

You should be skilled in guiding and supporting apprentices, capable of taking learners from their starting point through to successful EPA completion. A deep understanding of leadership principles, coaching methodologies, and industry-specific knowledge is essential, along with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. You should also understand apprenticeship compliance and be attentive to administrative details.

Why Arden

Join a passionate team dedicated to removing barriers to learning and making education accessible. Benefits include 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension plan, health options, Perkbox benefits, free Arden courses for you and discounted rates for family and friends, and the 'Golden Ticket' for gifting Arden education.

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness — these reflect who we are. If these resonate with you and you are excited to contribute to a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date

Sunday, 1 June. We may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Additional Information

Current Arden students or those with upcoming courses are ineligible due to conflict of interest. Arden is a Disability Confident Employer, and we encourage applications from disabled candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair recruitment processes. Some roles may not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, but we welcome applications from those eligible through other routes. A DBS check is required for roles involving working with apprentices, to be completed before the start date.